I had a big tour planned this spring, but my partners had to cancel. I already requested the time off work, so now I'm looking for a new plan! I'm open to pretty much anything that involves summits and descents. Here are my ideas so far:

Sunshine/RedcloudHandiesSneffelsEvans/BeirstadtSomething in the Indian PeaksSomething in the Gore RangeStart picking off routes from Front Range Descents

If anyone is interested in joining me on those days let me know! I'd be open to a multi-day trip, or several single-day trips.

I'd be interested in one of the closer peaks as a day trip, or a short overnighter. That is if you're willing to take somebody with limited backcountry skiing experience. I'm in Golden as well, so carpooling should be easy.

I'd also be interested in something closer to the Front Range (preferably a day trip). Also somewhat limited in backcountry skiing experience if you're ok with that (strong resort skier, some backcountry experience on Vail Pass, Berthoud Pass, etc., just haven't done much spring ski mountaineering). I have a new AT set-up though and looking to put it to good use this spring. Let me know what your plans are as next week rolls around.

I believe that I have found a group to join for the weekend, but I am still looking for partners Wednesday-Friday. I'd really like to find someone to do Sunshine and Redcloud. The plan would be to drive down and hike/skin in on Wed, and ski both the peaks Thursday. I'm sure we could spot another line for a quick ski on Friday morning before we hike out. Any takers?

If I can't find anyone soon, I'll let everyone know and do something closer to the Front Range.

fiddlinclimber wrote:I believe that I have found a group to join for the weekend, but I am still looking for partners Wednesday-Friday. I'd really like to find someone to do Sunshine and Redcloud. The plan would be to drive down and hike/skin in on Wed, and ski both the peaks Thursday. I'm sure we could spot another line for a quick ski on Friday morning before we hike out. Any takers?

If I can't find anyone soon, I'll let everyone know and do something closer to the Front Range.

What peaks were you looking at in the front range? I've skiied almost everything in the indian peaks...there are so many fantastic lines up there that are under the radar.

ajkagy wrote:What peaks were you looking at in the front range? I've skiied almost everything in the indian peaks...there are so many fantastic lines up there that are under the radar.

Too many choices! In the Indian Peaks, I'm thinking about Crooked Couloir on Audubon, Curvaceous on Paiute, Mt Toll, Apache Peak, or maybe even Skywalker on South Arapaho. You've probably done all these. Which was your favorite? I'm certainly open to suggestions as well.

ajkagy wrote:What peaks were you looking at in the front range? I've skiied almost everything in the indian peaks...there are so many fantastic lines up there that are under the radar.

Too many choices! In the Indian Peaks, I'm thinking about Crooked Couloir on Audubon, Curvaceous on Paiute, Mt Toll, Apache Peak, or maybe even Skywalker on South Arapaho. You've probably done all these. Which was your favorite? I'm certainly open to suggestions as well.

Mt Toll is one of my favorites, albeit it's not that high in elevation the quality of skiing makes up for it. It's a fantastic looking mountain from blue lake and you get a bit of everything for that day. (biking, skinning, snow climb). The only downside is that it can get "crowded" where as crooked is less traveled.

I still haven't gotten out to the St. vrain glacier areas and there are some really good looking lines on the western side of the divide as well...there are so many options up there where you won't see a single person all day.